The Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), in partnership with the World Bank, has launched a $3.59 million initiative to strengthen Ghana’s public financial management (PFM). The agreement, signed on December 3, 2025, aims to address longstanding weaknesses in Ghana’s PFM system by linking core reforms to improved service delivery, leveraging data and evidence […]
President John Dramani Mahama has received unanimous endorsement from the ECOWAS Council of Ministers to be elected as the next Chairperson of the African Union when West Africa assumes the chairmanship in 2027. The Council of Ministers recommended that the Authority of Heads of State and Government formally adopt President Mahama’s candidacy on Sunday,following his […]
The Acting Chief Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Ambassador Khadijah Iddrisu, has held discussions with the Head of Mission of the Republic of Algeria in Ghana, His Excellency Mourad Louhaidia, on strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two countries. The talks centred on the importance of establishing a Permanent Joint Commission […]
Colombia’s Vice President, Her Excellency Francia Elena Márquez Mina, has praised Ghana and Colombia for deepening South–South cooperation, describing the partnership as a model for collaboration among developing nations. She made the remarks during her official visit to Ghana, which began on 10 December 2025. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 12th edition of […]
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to serve as the Chief Guest at Kenya’s 62nd Independence Day celebration. His visit follows an official invitation from President William Samoei Ruto, who earlier this year attended President Mahama’s swearing-in ceremony at the Black Star Square on January 7, 2025, alongside several […]
Germany and Ghana strengthened their long-standing partnership with the successful conclusion of the 2025 Government Negotiations on development cooperation, held on Monday in Accra. The high-level talks provided a platform to review past achievements, coordinate future projects, and align shared priorities in sustainable growth, industrialisation, and economic reforms. The negotiations brought together senior officials from […]
The Swiss Ambassador to Ghana, Simone Giger, has praised Ghanaian women for their vital contributions to the country’s shea and textile value chains. She delivered the commendation while hosting the Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work (PE4DW) Exhibition at her residence, an event held to celebrate artisans and workers whose skills continue to drive economic growth […]
Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Okudzeto Ablakwa, has confirmed that Ghanaians travelling to Israel after the recent deportation dispute have been received without any ill-treatment. In a Facebook post, the minister said this positive development should allow Israeli visitors to Ghana to also enjoy the country’s well-known hospitality. He reminded the public of his earlier […]
Ghana and Germany have signed a protocol, committing over €65 million in technical and financial cooperation aimed at supporting Ghana’s reform agenda and long-term sustainable growth, a move that reinforces decades of partnership. The agreement was signed by Minister of Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, and, Director for Africa at the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation […]
Germany’s leading development agency in Ghana, GIZ, has successfully stabilized 6,000 Medium, Small, and Micro Enterprises (MSMEs) and created 2,000 jobs across various sectors through its Support to the Private and Financial Sector Project. Launched to address challenges facing Ghana’s private sector, the transformative initiative concluded after one year of implementation, delivering significant contributions to […]
